Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)

The lyrics present a relationship that feels disappointing and difficult, yet neither person seems ready to end it. One voice complains that affection and attention have faded, while another urges patience and insists their love can grow. The mood shifts between frustration and reassurance, suggesting that commitment can remain even when daily behavior hurts.

“Sweet, sweet talk” means charming or affectionate words, which the speaker says have become rare. The image of someone who “leaves every morning” without properly saying goodbye makes emotional distance visible through a small everyday action. Calling the relationship “bittersweet” captures its mixture of pleasure and pain. “Talking through his hat” is an informal expression meaning to speak foolishly or dishonestly; it adds a note of mockery to the criticism.

The song can be heard as a plea to stay together through ordinary rough patches, but its repeated promises do not erase the complaints. The voices may be arguing about the same relationship from different perspectives, or the song may playfully contrast romantic ideals with disappointing reality. “Love is a reason for living” sounds deeply hopeful, while “hard enough” makes love seem like work—or perhaps a wry joke about how difficult it already is.